SALT LAKE CITY – February 1, 2016 – Boart Longyear (www.BoartLongyear.com), the world’s leading provider of drilling services, equipment and performance tooling is proudly exhibiting at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, February 8-11, 2016. Visit Boart Longyear at booth number 514.

Boart Longyear focuses on engineering and developing products to meet its clients’ productivity and safety needs. Boart Longyear’s product experts will be on hand during Investing in African Mining Indaba to educate clients on a range of new solutions compatible for the African mining market. Featured products include:

• LSTM250 MiniSonicTM
• Rod Handling Solutions
• Drill Control Interface (DCi)
• BLH DTH Hammers
• S36 Rock Drill

New LS™250 MiniSonic™ drill features reliable MiniSonic head field tested for 10+ years

The MiniSonic drill head on the LS250 MiniSonic has been used in the field for more than 10 years by Boart Longyear™ Drilling Services. Featuring a patented airbag system that isolates the vibration from the rig and transfers it down the hole for more efficient drilling, the LS250 MiniSonic is wide track mounted and offers low ground pressure (.28 bar/4 psi) – perfect for increased accessibility.

Risk of hand injuries significantly reduced with Boart Longyear’s rod handling and presenting innovations

The risk of hand injuries due to the handling of drill rods is one of the largest hazards to drillers’ safety on site. Boart Longyear’s range of patented rod handlers and rod presenters significantly reduces a driller’s exposure to this risk by totally or partially automating the rod tripping process.

Drill Control Interface (DCi) enables drillers to operate equipment at a safe distance from moving parts and hydraulic hoses

The DCi provides drilling contractors a fully electronic interface to safely and efficiently operate underground drilling equipment, such as the LM™ series, via an independent, light-weight control panel. The LM75, LM90 and LM110 rigs are compatible with the DCi system. When using a pulse width modulation (PWM) rod handler, the DCi can control both the rig and the rod handler via an integrated control panel. The DCi increases safety on-site by moving the driller away from moving parts and hydraulic hoses.

BLH DTH hammers deliver unmatched reliability and life

The BLH down-the-hole hammer series is the cutting edge of rock drilling technology offering high performance, outstanding reliability, simplicity and low operating costs. The BLH5 hammer’s advanced design balances the piston and bit and transfers more energy into the face of the rock and less energy and vibration into the drill string and rig. The low-cost, foot-valve-free and robust BLH5 bit delivers unmatched reliability and life to keep you in the hole.

Superior engineering and high-quality manufacturing and materials set the S36 rock drill apart

The Boart Longyear S36 rock drill is a powerful 114mm diameter bore drifter-type drill with independently controlled rotation. Designed for deep hole drilling in both surface and underground applications, the S36 can be mounted to any suitable existing feed system, and can be mounted on screw and chain feed cradles for development tunneling, fan hole and ring drilled blast holes. The drill features remote controlled operation and is ideal for benching as well as general purpose civil contracting.

Boart Longyear Drilling Services: The most knowledgeable, safe and experienced crews in the industry

Boart Longyear Drilling Services professionals with experience in the African market will also be on hand at Investing in African Mining Indaba to answer all your questions about the Company’s range of Drilling Services capabilities and equipment.

About Boart Longyear

Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies globally. It also has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine de-watering, oil sands exploration and production drilling.

The Global Drilling Services division operates in over 30 countries for a diverse mining customer base spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals. The Global Products division designs, manufactures and sells drilling equipment, performance tooling, and aftermarket parts and services to customers in over 100 countries.

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia. More information about Boart Longyear can be found at www.boartlongyear.com. To get Boart Longyear news direct, visit www.boartlongyear.com/feed.

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